Effectively managing and distributing the workflow associated with referrals has been a source of frustration for physicians for many years, leading to tension between family physicians and specialist physicians. This has led the Transitions in Care team to launch a new project, “Collaborative Processes for Specialist Referrals”. Through a small […]
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The HSR-funded project – Delirium QI – is seeking physician input to reduce the incidence of delirium. Delirium is an organizational priority; it is also a metric on Island Health’s Performance dashboard; however, we do not have a clear picture of how Island Health is performing in reducing the incidence […]
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The HSR-funded project – Parenteral Nutrition Process Redesign – is seeking physician input into the review and development of parenteral ordering processes to meet regulatory requirements and reduce variation in care across sites. Health System Redesign funding ($17,915) is committed to this project, allocated entirely to physician compensation. Engagement will […]
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An update from Dr. Anna Mason: As part of a Medical Staff Association Facilities Engagement Initiative, we are conducting an “Interdepartmental Impact Review of the Primary Care Crisis on Specialty Physician Experiences.” The aim of this project is to engage specialist physicians in the shared goal of improving the primary […]
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Doctors of BC is prioritizing psychological and physical safety for physicians and conducting work under the Memorandum of Agreement. Along with our region’s nominated physician representative (Dr. Daisy Dulay, Cardiology, Victoria), I am implementing projects under the MOA as your Regional Advisor and Advocate. Island Health is aware of this […]
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Negotiating new contracts is often a complex endeavor, particularly when parties have had a challenging relationship in the past. This was particularly the case in the contract negotiations between the Victoria Hospitalist Service and Island Health, which had stalled during 2014 and 2015, reaching an all-time low in March 2015 […]
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How do you improve your management of critical medical emergencies, if you don’t face them often? This challenge faces most medical departments. Many have pointed to the value of simulation to enable staff and clinicians to practice their skills in a non-critical context. However, logistical and administrative barriers can present […]
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We’re pleased to announce that we’re accepting proposals for Engagement Projects through South Island Facility Engagement Initiative funding. Applications are made through the private side of our website (members.southislandmsa.ca – email info@southisland.ca if you don’t have an account, please try ‘Lost My Password’ if the site looks familiar but your […]
Read moreIrritable Bowel Disease (IBD) Rounds, held monthly, were seen as a chance for all medical professionals involved in IBD care to engage with each other to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and the unique challenges of management on Vancouver Island. Dr. Dustin Loomes accessed SIFEI funding to host a monthly meeting: A […]
Read moreWe are living in extraordinary times, which will surely bring out the best in our medical staff, individually and collectively. Here are some ways to recognize successes that you witness as we work together: Kudos can always be shared at private@southislandmsa.ca. We can send these thanks privately or celebrate them […]
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